Month: January 2024

Read MoreRelatives of Hala Khreis, who was with her grandson and waving a white flag, relive the moment of her ‘execution’.Relatives of Hala Khreis, who was with her grandson and waving a white flag, relive the moment of her ‘execution’.

Read More US military says second nighttime attack ‘designed to degrade the Houthis’ ability to attack maritime vessels’ See all our Middle East crisis coverage The US has carried out an additional strike against Yemen’s Houthi forces after President Joe Biden’s administration vowed to protect shipping in the Red Sea. The latest strike, which the…

Read More Younger employees could increase their retirement pot by more than £100,000 by saving monthly gain The millions of workers who will get a bit more cash in their pay packet from this month have the perfect opportunity to increase their retirement savings before they get used to having the extra money, say experts.…

Read More Ardern marries Gayford in private ceremony after almost five years of engagement and postponement due to coronavirus pandemic Ardern marries Gayford in private ceremony after almost five years of engagement and postponement due to coronavirus pandemic

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Read More Legal bodies, academics and human rights groups say treaty risks undermining rule of law Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda treaty is unlikely to address concerns raised by the supreme court about the country not being a safe place to send asylum seekers, a House of Lords inquiry has been told. Ahead of next week’s showdown…

Read More Bone strength is set in childhood so better park access could prevent fractures in older people, study finds Children with more green space near their homes have significantly stronger bones, a study has found, potentially leading to lifelong health benefits. The scientists found that the children living in places with 20-25% more natural…

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Read MoreAs communities nationwide are preparing to celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this weekend, some will take a cue from the civil rights icon’s history of protest amid the war in Gaza and a looming presidential electionAs communities nationwide are preparing to celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this weekend,…

Read More Exclusive: Review ordered by police commissioner Karen Webb after string of fatalities last year is more than two months overdue New South Wales police have failed to hand a promised review of the way they respond to mental health crises to the government, as pressure again mounts on the force to enact reforms…

Read MoreSunday marks 100 days that Israel and Hamas have been at warSunday marks 100 days that Israel and Hamas have been at war

Read MoreA snake catcher earns a steady income for only half the year, but his small abode always has room for one more.A snake catcher earns a steady income for only half the year, but his small abode always has room for one more.

Read More Taiwanese are casting their votes Saturday for a new president and legislature in an election that could chart the trajectory of the self-ruled democracy’s relations with China. (Image credit: ChiangYing-ying/AP) Taiwanese are casting their votes Saturday for a new president and legislature in an election that could chart the trajectory of the self-ruled…

Read More Robin Garbutt hopes for fresh appeal against conviction that came after jury heard evidence using data from discredited IT system A post office owner serving a life sentence for murdering his wife hopes to submit a fresh appeal against his conviction, claiming the discredited Horizon computer system was used to wrongly frame him…

Read More With a fraud investigation into Chiara Ferragni under way, she and fellow social media stars are under sharp scrutiny Chiara Ferragni amassed a fortune through incessant selfie-taking as part of a marketing strategy that included imparting pearls of wisdom to her millions of online followers on how to be “effortlessly cool”. But now…

Read More Department of Fire and Emergency Services issue emergency level warning for fast-moving blaze at WA town of Chittering Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Homes and lives are under threat from a fast-moving bushfire at Chittering, north of Perth. The blaze in Chittering, about 60km north…

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Read MoreA self-describe “UFOlogist” brought the desiccated figures in front of the Mexican congress last September, claiming they had been recovered near Peru’s ancient Nazca Lines and dated over 700 years old.A self-describe “UFOlogist” brought the desiccated figures in front of the Mexican congress last September, claiming they had been recovered near Peru’s ancient Nazca…

Read More Police arrest four men and a boy alleged to be connected to the Finks motorcycle gang and a series of arson attacks on tobacco stores Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Police have arrested four men and a boy believed to be connected to the Finks…

Read More Beijing reiterated its goal of “complete reunification” with the self-governing island The Chinese military has warned that it would “crush” any attempt by Taiwan to formally declare independence, saying that nothing would stop reunification with the island – including US arms sales. During a press briefing on Friday – less than one day…

Read MoreA selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Read More From the north through the midwest all the way to the south, cold temperatures, rain and snow threaten communities A dangerous winter storm swept the northern US on Friday, with blinding snow in some places, freezing rain in others, and bitter cold temperatures and whipping winds across several states. The massive storm continues…

Read MoreCompanies are clamouring to present their products as AI-powered, but are their claims justified?Companies are clamouring to present their products as AI-powered, but are their claims justified?

Read MoreAlienated by Republicans, some Arab American advocates in Iowa say they will not vote for President Joe Biden either.Alienated by Republicans, some Arab American advocates in Iowa say they will not vote for President Joe Biden either.

Read MoreThe issue – which divides the nation along age lines – has come to the fore after a new law passed.The issue – which divides the nation along age lines – has come to the fore after a new law passed.

Read MoreIn a short career, Rashid Khan – who died earlier this week – became the foremost exponents of classical music.In a short career, Rashid Khan – who died earlier this week – became the foremost exponents of classical music.

Read More The fresh strikes come a day after the US and UK launched attacks on dozens of targets in response to Houthi attacks against ships in the Red Sea. (Image credit: Handout/MoD Crown Copyright via Getty Images) The fresh strikes come a day after the US and UK launched attacks on dozens of targets…

Read More States with some of the highest rates of children living in poverty are rejecting bipartisan aid States with some of the highest rates of children living in poverty are rejecting bipartisan aid

Read More The reported action comes one day after the Western coalition attacked the Houthis Washington conducted more strikes in Yemen on Friday night, targeting a Houthi-operated radar facility, CNN reported, citing a US official. DETAILS TO FOLLOW The US has reportedly carried out more strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen Read Full Article at…

Read More The US has launched further military strikes on Houthi militants in Yemen, the day after attacking 30 sites linked to the group. The US has launched further military strikes on Houthi militants in Yemen, the day after attacking 30 sites linked to the group.

Read More The accused, 80, has been refused bail and will appear in Parramatta local court Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An elderly man will face court accused of sexually assaulting an 87-year-old woman at a Sydney aged care home. Police were called to the facility in…

Read More Some have accused Beijing of trying to score political points in the Global South by not supporting Israel A recent Foreign Affairs article purports to expose “China’s game in Gaza,” accusing Beijing of “Exploiting Israel’s War to Win Over the Global South.” The author alleges that “in calling for a two-state solution, refusing…

Read MoreThe first votes are cast on Monday in an election being watched not just in the US but around the world.The first votes are cast on Monday in an election being watched not just in the US but around the world.

Read MoreU.S. and U.K. forces conducted airstrikes on Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen in response to dozens of Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. President Biden issued fresh warnings to Houthi rebels Friday that the U.S. will fight back if the Houthis retaliate. Charlie D’Agata reports from Tel Aviv.U.S. and U.K. forces…

Read More Thanks to a new study, we are ‘virtually certain’ human-driven climate change is decreasing snowpack in the southwest and northeast US Thanks to a new study, we are ‘virtually certain’ human-driven climate change is decreasing snowpack in the southwest and northeast US